Patrick Wolf has announced details of a huge UK tour, which begins in Northampton on May 15th.

The tour, in support of Wolf's forthcoming album 'The Bachelor', also includes dates in Leeds, Norwich and Manchester.

Fans who buy tickets to see Wolf perform will be given the opportunity to by the album at a discounted price of £4.99 on digital download and £6.99 on CD.

'The Bachelor', the follow-up to Wolf's 2007 effort 'The Magic Position', is released on June 1st.

Patrick Wolf's UK tour dates are:

• Northampton, Roadmender – May 15
• Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms - 18
• Oxford, O2 Academy - 19
• Leeds, Cockpit - 20
• Liverpool, Stanley Theatre - 22
• Birmingham, O2 Academy - 25
• Norwich, Waterfront - 27
• Sheffield, Leadmill - 28
• Glasgow, Classic Grand - 29
• Manchester, Ritz - 31
• London, Electric Ballroom – June 1

(by Jason Gregory)